Recruitment

If you are interested in applying for a position with Mooresville Fire-Rescue (MFR), review the basic requirements listed below. Eligibility requirements for applicants seeking a firefighter position with MFR include:

At least 18 years of age

Have a high school diploma or GED

Have a valid driver's license and a good driving record

Have no felony convictions or misdemeanors involving moral turpitude

Have no illegal drug use within the last 12 months

Meet the medical requirements set forth in NFPA 1582

The following is a step-by-step process for applying with Mooresville Fire-Rescue.

Application

Employment applications are available online or applicants may visit the Human Resources Department in Mooresville Town Hall. The first phase of the hiring process requires the following items be submitted to the Human Resources Department as a complete packet:

Medical/Dental/Vision Coverage for Employee (family coverage is available at an additional charge.)

Local Government Retirement System

Paid Life Insurance Equal to Annual Salary

Starting Annual Salary (with no experience/degree) - $34,251

Tuition Reimbursement (up to $4,000 per year)

Uniforms and Equipment Furnished by Mooresville Fire-Rescue

Workers’ Compensation Insurance

Career Readiness Certificate

MFR utilizes the WorkKeys process for the entrance examination. WorkKeys is a job skills assessment system that helps employers select and hire a high performance workforce. Employers across the country are requiring the WorkKeys assessments or recommending the Career Readiness Certificates for their applicants.

A Silver Career Readiness Certificate and a score of LEVEL 3 on the Workplace Observation assessment must be submitted with your application for employment to advance to the next phase in the hiring process. ExampleExample 2

Candidate Physical Ability Test (CPAT)

Applicants who submit the required information with the appropriate scores may be scheduled a date to complete a Candidate Physical Ability Test (CPAT) examination. The CPAT consists of eight critical physical tasks that simulate actual duties on the fireground. This test is physically demanding and requires you to be physically fit to be successful. The CPAT guide (PDF) was designed to assist you with physically preparing for the test.

Applicant Interview

Applicants who successfully complete the CPAT may be scheduled for a panel interview consisting of representatives from the Town. Conditional Offer of Employment: As MFR has vacancies, candidates are scheduled for a conditional offer of employment.Polygraph: Provided by the Town.Drug Test Screening: Upon a conditional offer of employment, a drug-screening test must be conducted and provide negative results.Physical: A medical screening in accordance with NFPA 1001 must result in the department physician’s signature of compliance with applicable NFPA standards.

Do not call to check on your status.

Important Notice for Out of Town Applicants: Applicants will need to be in Mooresville several times to complete the employment process. While we make every effort to accommodate travel arrangements for applicants, MFR flexibility depends on time and scheduling constraints.

Recruiting

After a thorough application process (usually three - four months) it is an accomplishment to be chosen for an appointment to MFR's Recruit Training Class. A Recruit Training Class spans a period of 4 - 24 weeks during which recruits receive entry-level training and certifications. A Training Chief is assigned to each recruit class to be a Leader, Mentor and to assist with anything the recruits may need. Also, the Training Chief administers physical fitness training which is required during the duration of the recruit training process.

During the training, recruits receive initial training in five disciplines: Firefighting, Rescue, Hazardous Material, EMT and Drive Operator. After successfully completing Recruit Training, each recruit is assigned to a fire company (either Ladder Company or Engine Company) as a Firefighter. During this time, recruits put their training to the test as a firefighter under the direction of their Fire Captain. This is where recruits receive firefighting experience and gain valuable knowledge.